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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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